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clear / plausible
Easy to understand, clear, and comprehensible. Something that seems logical and plausible.
Seine Erklärung für die Verzögerung war absolut einleuchtend.
His explanation for the delay was absolutely plausible.
The adjective 'einleuchtend' (clear/plausible) comes from the separable verb 'einleuchten' (to make sense). If something 'leuchtet Ihnen ein' (makes sense to you), you suddenly understand it and it seems clear—as if a light has come on. The adjective describes exactly this quality.
Seine Argumente leuchten mir vollkommen ein.
His arguments make complete sense to me.
'Einleuchtend' (clear/plausible) is often used to describe abstract nouns that have to do with logic and understanding. Typical combinations are 'ein einleuchtender Grund' (a plausible reason), 'eine einleuchtende Erklärung' (a plausible explanation), or 'ein einleuchtendes Argument' (a plausible argument).
Er nannte einen einleuchtenden Grund für seine Entscheidung.
He gave a plausible reason for his decision.
Besides being used before a noun, 'einleuchtend' (clear/plausible) very often appears in sentences with verbs like 'klingen' (to sound), 'sein' (to be), or 'finden' (to find). These patterns are very common for expressing agreement or understanding.
Deine Idee klingt einleuchtend.
Your idea sounds plausible.
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'klar' and 'einleuchtend' can both mean that you understand something well. 'klar' is broader and can describe an explanation, a decision, or information when it is unambiguous. 'einleuchtend' is used especially when something seems logical and you can easily follow the reason behind it. So a rule can be clearly worded; a justification is 'einleuchtend' if it is convincing and understandable.
Annas Erklärung ist einleuchtend, deshalb stimmt das Team ihrem Vorschlag zu.
Anna's explanation is plausible, so the team agrees to her suggestion.
Die Verkäuferin gibt mir eine klare Antwort auf meine Frage.
The saleswoman gives me a clear answer to my question.